Evolution

I've been thinking about writing for a long time.  Hard to believe nearly a year has past since I last shared my thoughts in this space.  I suppose there are many reasons for this, as I have in some ways become rather reclusive in my private moments.  Yet, as I reflect on the vast number of changes that have occurred over the last 10 or so months dozens of things that went unsaid swirl through my head.

This has been a period of great loss and also a period of tremendous gain, perhaps because of said losses.  In the time since my last post, I have once again learned that love is in fact, conditional and that "I'll always be here for you" is relative.  But, perhaps more importantly because of this I have learned to stand on my own two feet (with God at my side).

I am not the same person I was in July of 2016.  I have since that time, allowed myself to be vulnerable in multiple arenas and pushed myself personally, professionally, and spiritually in ways I did not previously think I was capable.  This journey has not been easy.  There have been countless tears--of grief, anguish, depression, joy, pride, and love along the way.

I have made mistakes.

And come out the other side stronger, wiser, and more wholly myself than I was before.

I have found my voice.

And you will be hearing from me.